Bayern Munich sensation Alphonso Davies has finally received Lionel Messi’s shirt after initially getting rejected back in three years ago following Barcelona’s 8-2 humiliation against Bayern.
The shameful defeat of Barcelona against Munich took place on August 14, 2020, in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League which was played in Lisbon, Portugal, without any fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bemusement on the faces of Barcelona players, Bayern's stars in dreamland…
Full-time scenes in Lisbon as the German champions destroy Barca 8-2 🤯#Club2020 pic.twitter.com/ooIfHjVsEX
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 14, 2020
The match is widely regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Champions League, and it was a significant blow to Barcelona’s reputation as one of the top teams in Europe.
Alphonso Davies is a huge fan of Lionel Messi since his childhood and the Canadian superstar asked for Messi’s shirt following the match back in 2020.
🇨🇦 Alphonso Davies est un grand fan de Lionel Messi ! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/EC2icvsiGH
— Cerfia Foot (@CerfiaFoot) February 14, 2023
However, Messi denied him the opportunity and decided against it but the Bayern speedster understood the frustration of the greatest player after imbibed 8 goals in a single match.
Bayern played against Messi’s PSG again on February 14 as the Canadian asked for the jersey of his hero once again and the little magician didn’t disappoint him this time after giving him his shirt after the match.
Davies was reportedly thrilled to receive the shirt from his idol who is arguably one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
PSG players get shirts from their idols Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies pic.twitter.com/scXviL8OdZ
— Bayern Pictures that Go Hard (@aestheticbayern) February 15, 2023
Both Davies and Messi are highly regarded for their skill, speed, and agility on the field, and their encounter is seen as a highlight of the match by many soccer fans around the world.
Alphonso Davies was substituted at the start of the second half and changed the dimension of the game as he produced the assist to Coman to the only goal of the match.
Back underway with one change 🔄
📥 @AlphonsoDavies
📤 Cancelo♦️ #PSGFCB 0-0 (46') ♦️ pic.twitter.com/5FePXBhMoJ
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) February 14, 2023
Bayern Munich has now an upper hand on PSG after defeating them on their home soil as the second Leg at the Allez Arena on March 9 is promised to be a mouth-watering contest.
